Mohawk Tribe Working to Help Workers Receive TWIC Cards

May 15, 2012

TWICs Required for Employment in High Security Locations

Individuals who are looking for work at U.S. ports of entries are required to have TWIC (Transportation Workers’ Identification Credential) card in order to work at a high-security location. This may apply to ironworkers, longshoremen, journeymen and other tradesmen in the Akwesasne community. Applicants must travel to the Enrollment Center (nearest centers are in Oswego and Burlington VT) where they required to pay a fee to have a background check conducted.

Native applicants born in Canada who experience any difficulties with obtaining a TWIC card can contact Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Sub-Chief Stacy Skidders at 518-358-2272 for assistance. She has been working directly with Transportation Safety Administration officials to expedite the process for Akwesasne community members.